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Arrogance of the Times
And with many other words he earnestly testified and exhorted, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” (Acts 2:40 MKJV) Peter understood all too well. During that first sermon on the streets of Jerusalem after Pentecost, he warned his fellow … Continue reading
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Nahum: Introduction and Chapter 1
Introduction There is no particular good reason for rejecting the rather old traditions which identify Nahum as a prophet of the Northern Kingdom long after the Assyrian Exile. There is an obscure reference to a small village named Elkosh somewhere … Continue reading
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Modern Gnosticism in American Churches
Most people know too much about academic explanations of Gnosticism and seem to miss the point entirely. A little history. I’ve often made much of the Hellenism which invaded Judean religion during the time of the Greek Empire. The rabbis … Continue reading
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Ruth 4
Boaz was a prominent man in his own right. Few would hesitate if he hailed them publicly, particularly at this festive time of year. Whatever passed for their court system in those days was the matter of family elders doing … Continue reading
Micah 7
The Lord planted the seed of His revelation in the soil of Abraham’s children. It sprouted, bore fruit some seasons, then began to wither and offered nothing. The fruit of the Law is an upright and just life as God … Continue reading
Ruth 3
In the Hebrew language and culture, context is everything. Boaz was a near kinsman. He did as much for Naomi and Ruth as he could at the time, but he was a busy man. The story would make little sense … Continue reading
Ruth 2
Naomi married into her husband’s clan. As an elderly widow, she remained a member of that clan. The area around Bethlehem at that time would have included a few peaceful outsiders, but almost everyone was kin. We have a hard … Continue reading
Micah 6
The mission of Israel was to be a living receptacle for the revelation of God to a fallen world. God built them up from nothing into a mighty nation, but their very existence was by trust in God, sufficient trust … Continue reading
Ruth — Intro and Chapter 1
Introduction The story of Ruth is an exceptional example of Hebrew literature, almost certainly written during King David’s reign. The primary purpose was to document David’s pedigree. The story takes place perhaps a century after the Conquest, which offers difficulties … Continue reading
Micah 5
We cannot guess what Micah knew in our modern terms of knowing about his own prophetic message. He wove a tapestry of truth in a language and culture which blended literal and symbolic together because the burden was on the … Continue reading